Clairefontaine Pastelmat

Pastelmat stands out as a top tier surface meticulously designed for pastel enthusiasts. Its distinctive velvety texture, crafted from a delicate layer of cellulose fibers, adeptly catches and retains multiple layers of even the most delicate pastels. Pastelmat significantly diminishes the necessity for fixative, ensuring that applied colours maintain their vibrancy and freshness. It proves gentle on both fingers and blending tools. This exceptional paper finds its perfect match with all dry media, including Pastel Sticks, PanPastel, Pencils, and Charcoal. It’s water-resistant quality opens up new possibilities, allowing compatibility with wet media such as Acrylics and Watercolour for washes and mixed media techniques.